How much is the bus ticket from Rotterdam to Cologne?

The cheapest bus tickets from Rotterdam to Cologne start from $25. The average price for this route is around $50. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Rotterdam to Cologne?

The average bus travel time from Rotterdam to Cologne is 5h 50m, covering a distance of 215 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 15m and is operated by Union Ivkoni .

Which bus companies service the Rotterdam to Cologne route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus , Union Ivkoni , RegioJet .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Rotterdam to Cologne?

The earliest bus departs from Rotterdam to Cologne at 5:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:15pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rotterdam to Cologne?

A bus trip from Rotterdam to Cologne generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Rotterdam to Cologne?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1066 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Rotterdam to Cologne?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Rotterdam to Cologne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is RegioJet , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Rotterdam to Cologne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet , with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Bus Rotterdam to Cologne from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rotterdam to Cologne on January 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:15pm	Rotterdam Bus Stop	4h 25m	7:40pm	Terminál 2	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:10pm	Rotterdam Centraal Station	9h 15m	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 10:52 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Rotterdam to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 3 hours, and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

3hAverage Duration

204 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $194	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$37 - $236	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$24 - $51	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Rotterdam and Cologne?

Stops in Rotterdam

A
Rotterdam Bushaltestelle
Conradstraat 52, 3013 AR Stadscentrum
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B
Busstation Rotterdam Centraal
Conradstraat 9, 3013 AN Stadscentrum, Netherlands
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C
Weena - Rotterdam
Karel Doormanstraat 8, 3012 GJ Rotterdam, Netherlands
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D
Willemsplein 0 - Rotterdam
Willemsplein 1-14, 3016 DR Rotterdam, Netherlands
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E
Rosestraat 1101
Rosestraat 1101, 3071 AL Rotterdam, Netherlands
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F
Weena
Weena 679, 3013 AM Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
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E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
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F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,983 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,363 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,976 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

RegioJet

4/51,066 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

Based on 1066 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the value for money and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. RegioJet ticket prices on this trip start at $25

RegioJet Rotterdam Cologne recent customer reviews

The platform number should be on the ticket, eg GG The stops should be announced to save confusion Also, passengers should be requested not to speak loudly as it is disrespectful to other passengers while travelling. The journey went well, good drivers! We are using Regiojet for our return trip!

Barry P.

December 11, 2025

Very good

Mellouki M.

June 21, 2024

DE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rotterdam to Cologne by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Rotterdam to Cologne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Rotterdam to Cologne start from $25. The average price for this route is around $50. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Rotterdam to Cologne?
The average bus travel time from Rotterdam to Cologne is 5h 50m, covering a distance of 215 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 15m and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Rotterdam to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni, RegioJet.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Rotterdam to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Rotterdam to Cologne at 5:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rotterdam to Cologne?
A bus trip from Rotterdam to Cologne generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Rotterdam to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1066 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Rotterdam to Cologne?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Rotterdam to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is RegioJet, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Rotterdam to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01-08

$52

01-09

$21

Today

$21

01-11

$38

01-12

No data

01-13

No data

01-14

No data

01-15

$36

The cheapest trip from Rotterdam to Cologne was searched and found on Jan 10, 2026 with a price of $21

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rotterdam to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $21 to $52 for a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2026-01-15.